'Eid Mubarak!': PM Modi extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, wishes for 'compassion, brotherhood and harmony'

Jama Masjid in the national capital would remain closed for devotees today owing to the fourth phase of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Coronavirus death toll passes 190K worldwide

Paris: The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus pandemic crossed 190,000 on Friday, with nearly two-thirds of the fatalities in Europe, according to an AFP tally compiled from official sources at 0740 GMT.A total of 190,089 people have died and

Spain to welcome foreign tourists back from July

Madrid: Spain urged foreign tourists on Monday to return from July as one of Europe's strictest lockdowns eased, with streets gradually filling again and some pupils returning to school.

52-year-old man arrested after mother’s body found at home

Police in Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, have arrested a 52-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of abandoning the body of his 88-year-old mother by failing to report her death. According to police, Shinichi Harafuji called 119 at around 10:40 a.m. on Sunday and said his mother was dead at their house,…

Delhi records 635 fresh cases of COVID-19, total deaths 276 so far

Delhi recorded 635 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases to 14,053 with 276 deaths so far in the national capital.

Delhi records 635 fresh cases of COVID-19, total deaths 276 so far

Earlier in the day Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the COVID-19 situation is under control in Delhi even after lockdown relaxations.

SAMRC board apologises to Mkhize for Prof Gray’s comments – report

This after Glenda Gray gave an interview in which she criticised aspects of the national lockdown, saying they were unscientific.

SAMRC board apologises for Prof Gray's comments, bars staff from speaking to media

The SA Medical Research Council board has apologised to the Ministerial Advisory Committee for comments made by its president, Professor Glenda Gray, and says it will institute a fact-finding investigation into the "damage" the comments may have caused.

Government unlikely to reduce 2m social distancing guidelines in short-term

Cabinet members felt that one metre would allow restaurants and schools more latitude to open in the coming months.

Daily briefing: Maharashtra shapes Covid map; Yogi says states will have to seek nod before employing UP workers

As India's Covid-19 caseload increased in the last two months, Maharashtra's share has also simultaneously grown to more than one-third of all cases in the country.

UP maps migrant skills, aims to clones textile story of Vietnam, Bangladesh

Over 12,000 workers found to be trained in garment making and tailoring so far; more than 2.3 million have returned to UP from different states

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic

Los Angeles: The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.

What does Dominic Cummings have over Boris? Piers Morgan asks

The Good Morning Britain host was disappointed the PM had backed his chief adviser.

Sukhoi Su-35 set to join Egyptian Air Force as Russia begins production as per deal | World News

Sukhoi Su-35, the 4++ Generation supersonic multirole Russian fighter will soon join the Egyptian Air Force. Russian news agency TASS … Sukhoi Su-35 set to join Egyptian Air Force as Russia begins production as per deal | World News Read More »

Video of migrant workers looting food packets at Itarsi railway station goes viral

These labourers were seen fighting with each other for the food packets. The government has arranged special trains for labourers so that they can raech home safely. Amid the arrangements being made for them, such pictures surface.

6 cited for coronavirus violations in raid at suspected brothel near Waikiki | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Six people were cited Friday during a raid at a massage parlor suspected of operating as a brothel while state emergency orders remain in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said today.

6 cited for coronavirus violations in raid at suspected brothel near Waikiki | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Six people were cited Friday during a raid at a massage parlor suspected of operating as a brothel while state emergency orders remain in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said today.

Prince Andrew 'grabbed Virginia Roberts' bottom and ground himself on her during visit to Jeffrey Epstein's "paedophile island" in Caribbean,' Netflix documentary claims

The makers of the documentary talk to Steve Scully who claims he saw Prince Andrew kissing Miss Roberts on the Caribbean Island.

Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 to be out on May 26 at 12:30 pm: BSEB Matric Result date and time confirmed finally

The Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 will be out tomorrow, on May 26, at 12:30 pm, as per an official release. The BSEB Matric Result date and time has finally been confirmed after a long wait.

UP issues fresh guidelines for air travellers

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an advisory for air flyers who will be arriving at the airports in the state from Monday when domestic flights commence after over 60 days of lockdown. The passengers who belong to UP will have to go for 14-day home quarantine if there are no health issues

The federal government's $60 billion in JobKeeper savings could be used to prop up vulnerable sectors like tourism – but casuals and visa workers will again miss out

Having discovered an accounting error $60 billion in its favour, the Morrison government is ready to go spending.

Millions in Bangladesh pray for healing of COVID-19 patients

As millions of housebound Muslims across Bangladesh celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic roiling the country was at the centre of devotees' thoughts as they joined the strictly-regulated prayer congregations in Dhaka.

Notorious crime clan gangster Robert Daniel slashed on face in Barlinnie jail

Robert Daniel, 30, was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary following the incident.

Glasgow gangster Robert Daniel slashed in neck with pen in savage Barlinnie prison shower ambush attack

CRIME clan member Robert Daniel was slashed in the neck with a pen by another prisoner during a savage shower ambush, we can reveal. Robert Daniel, 30, – who is currently serving time for a d…

9 found dead in well in Telangana were murdered by a man to cover up another killing

The man, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, was arrested on Monday following investigations by six special teams and he confessed to the crime, police claimed, three days after bodies of the nine, including six members of a family, were fished out from the well at Gorrekunta village. The murders were carried out to cover up the killi

Fury over Ferry

During the four phases of lockdown, several State governments have had a tough time in handling the migrant issue.

Hospitals flush with cash got billions in coronavirus bailouts

The feds have given more than $5 billion in grants to 20 big hospital chains that already had more than $108 billion in cash.

Over 15 Lakh Migrants Returned To UP In 1,174 Trains So Far: Official

Over 15 lakh stranded migrant workers have returned to Uttar Pradesh from different parts of the country on board 1,174 trains till now, a senior state government official said in Lucknow on Monday.

Goa makes Covid-19 negative certificate mandatory for people entering state

The Chief Minister said that Goa is the only state to conduct 13,000 Covid-19 tests on all the people who have entered the borders

Direct Primary in Edo is the way to go — Wambai - The Nation

Suleiman Wambai, North-Central National Vice-President (VP) of All Progressives Congress (APC), says direct primary election in Edo is the..

Direct Primary in Edo is the way to go — Wambai

Suleiman Wambai, North-Central National Vice-President (VP) of All Progressives Congress (APC), says direct primary election in Edo

To focus on floods now, Assam wants to close home-bound movements by June 30

Assam government wants to wrap up the process of receiving the home-bound people of the state from outside and of their subsequent quarantine by June

Ivory Coast children head back to school after virus shutdown

Thousands of children in face masks flocked back to school in Ivory Coast on Monday after the country became one of the first in West Africa to restart lessons after a two-month coronavirus shutdown. With a total of 2,376 cases and dozens of new infections each day, Ivory Coast has yet to contain the

Smoke covers A53 as fire crews called to rubber and plastic blaze

Firefighters had to put out a fire involving plastic and rubber in a field near a main road.

Relatives of Armenian axed to death by Azeri officer call for justice

ECHR is examining actions of Hungary and Azerbaijan over release of killer Ramil Safarov

Muslims Around the World Defy Coronavirus Lockdowns to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Reports from across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia this weekend described Muslims ignoring lockdowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Kushner tasked with overhauling Republican party platform ahead of election

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner has been overseeing a major attempt to overhaul the Republican party platform ahead of the 2020 election, according to a report. The effort is being led by

Tributes paid to Ireland’s deputy ambassador to China who died on Sunday

Michael Hurley embodied all that is finest in diplomatic service – Simon Coveney

Need to allow House panel members to join meets virtually too: Anand Sharma

He says there is still a lot of confusion about air travel and a virtual mode became essential

#BooForBoris: British Left Organises Anti-Johnson Two Minutes Hate

Opponents of the UK's Conservative government have called on followers to indulge in a public shaming ceremony by "booing for Boris" Johnson.

Retailer IN SPORT's head office hit by ransomware

Rebuilds systems but loses some data.

British farmers 'will go out of business' in UK-US trade deal, Theresa Villiers warns

British farmers “will go out of business” as a consequence of a trade deal with the United States, former environment secretary Theresa Villiers has warned. Admitting that she had "great fears" about "unfettered competition between domestic farmers and US imports", she said it would

Bayer reaches agreement in 125,000 US cancer lawsuits

Pharmaceutical giant reportedly does deal to end inherited costly legal battle

COVID-19 'does not spread easily' by touching surfaces or objects, says US CDC

New Mexico may elect historic all-female US House delegation

New Mexico voters have a chance this year to send a historic all-female U.S. House delegation to Congress, no matter which party wins races.

Ellis & Pence: Amid coronavirus, Trump understands this simple truth that Democrat governors are ignoring

Some governors are refusing to follow America's roadmap, and are instead trying to turn our system on its head

President Barack Obama Played Golf on 7 Out of 8 Memorial Day Weekends

Trump has taken criticism for golfing on Memorial Day weekend, but Obama golfed on 7 of the 8 Memorial Day weekends of his presidency.

Oyetola mourns New Telegraph editor, says death huge blow to journalism

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has described the death of Alhaji Waheed Bakare, Saturday Editor of The New Telegraph Newspapers,...

Sally Pipes: Coronavirus recovery — Want to help the economy? Don't do this

In a rush to help, the government risks hamstringing our economic recovery in the coming months.

Airbus team to arrive in Karachi today to investigate plane crash

The European aerospace company will run an independent investigation into the plausible reasons for the crash

MP Govt urged to continue ban on sale and use of tobacco products

Consumer organisations and public health experts have made a strong plea to the Madhya Pradesh government to continue its ban on sale and use of tobacco products and spitting in public places, saying such a step is imperative to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the state. While

Horse trading for sick leave

How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the House of Commons resume normal operations with a reduced number of MPs in the chamber.

Malta patrol boat 'intimidates' capsized migrants

Alarm Phone, a hotline service for migrants in distress, has released video footing showing an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) boat making dangerous manoeuvres next to people swimming for their lives at sea. Malta does not deny the footage.

Coronavirus impact: Time for employers to up skill employees

For the quantum growth of the economy, investments in education and skilling of informal workers are key, especially because a huge share of population has very little skills

Carrying lab report? Karnataka exempts you from institutional quarantine

The government also exempted both union and state ministers, officers on duty as well as airline crew members from quarantine.

EU and UK stumbling into Irish border crisis

The looming collapse of the Irish border deal, threatening security, is the elephant in the room in Brexit talks, a top UK think-tank has warned.

Landlord arrested for killing tenant over using 100-watt bulb in Delhi

A 38-year-old landlord was arrested for allegedly killing his tenant after an argument broke out between them over a 100-watt bulb in Delhi's Harsh Vihar. The landlord raised objections over using a 100-watt bulb as it consumes more electricity. The deceased identified as Jagdish was an e-rickshaw driver and lived with his wife and an eight-year-old daughter on the first floor of a building, while his landlord Amit stayed with his family on the ground floor.  

Akinwumi Adesina accused of appointing relatives to strategic positions at AFDB

PRESIDENT of the African Development Bank (AFDB) Akinwumi Adesina has been accused by a group of anonymous whistleblowers of handing contracts to acquaintances and appointing relatives to strategic positions at the bank, a Bloomberg report has revealed. According to the report, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin turned down plans by the AFDB’s board to end […]

Mum's fury at Dominic Cummings after daughter had to give cancer news on FaceTime

Christina, from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, says her daughter chose not to deliver the devastating cancer diagnosis in person due to the Government's coronavirus plea for Britons to avoid contact with others

Plastics bans, environmental monitoring get short shrift during pandemic

More single-use items are being used over fears of spreading COVID-19

Govt proposes to streamline processes to deal with corporate, tax frauds

IANS New Delhi Government proposes to further streamline and simplify the processes to deal with corporate and tax related frauds by identifying and insti

U.K. reportedly draws up plan to phase out Huawei equipment from 5G networks

The United Kingdom has reportedly drawn up a plan to phase out Huawei equipment from its 5G networks citing national security concerns.

Opponents say late federal change favors Alaska mine project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency announced a preferred transportation route for precious metals leaving a proposed mine, angering opposition groups who say the decision represents a significant change...

After Pravin Togadia's Hindu RW group destroys film set in Kerala, Vijayan promises 'strict action'

‘Fanatics won’t be allowed to go scot free’: Kerala CM on Hindu right wing members destroying church film set

Reacting sharply to the vandalising of a film set by "fanatics," Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said strict action will be taken against the culprits.

Jonathan, Gbagi, Omo-Agege felicitate with Chief E K Clark at 93

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with Chief Edwin Clark on the occasion of his 93rd birthday, describing him as

Trudeau pushes for sick leave

UPDATE 8:58 a.m. rime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians have a responsibility to themselves and to the people around them to follow public health rules to slow the spread of COVID-19.

India lockdown diary, Day 62: Akhilesh asks for free chyawanprash supply; Kolkata artisans hope for turnaround; and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 62 of lockdown.

Merkel's conservatives want stimulus package to include tax relief: document

Merkel's conservatives want stimulus package to include tax relief: document

Baby gorilla at Seattle zoo badly injured in family skirmish

SEATTLE  -- A baby gorilla was badly injured at a Seattle zoo on Saturday when he was caught in a skirmish between his family group members, zookeepers said.

Baby gorilla suffers skull fracture in family fight at Seattle zoo

A baby gorilla at a Washington state zoo suffered a skull fracture when it got caught in the middle of a family brawl. The “skirmish” that left 2 1/2-month-old Kitoko badly injured unfolded

Twitter Verification Purge Targets Mediaite Journalist Who Reported on Obama Spying

Twitter appears to have removed its blue "verified" checkmark from a number of users on the platform over the past few days, a purge that included Rudy Takala, a journalist for Mediaite who reported on former President Obama's abuse of government surveillance powers.

China links Australia barley tariffs to past trade disputes

Beijing defends Australia barley tariffs but links move to past trade cases against China.

Furore Over Tirupati Tirumala Temple Board’s Decision To Sell 23 Land Assets In TN, TTD Chief Says 129 Properties Sold Since 1974

The Y S Jagan Reddy government is being accused of trying to sell the TTD lands to supporters of YSR Congress Party.

Qatar reports 1,501 new cases, most are expat workers

Qatar reports 1,501 new cases, most are expat workers

Polish health minister denies wrongdoing in procurement spat

WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski denied on Monday any wrongdoing as he reacted to accusations of inadequate supervision over procurement of equipment to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Russian Prosecutors Ask for 18-Year Jail Term for US National Whelan on Espionage Charges, Court Says

Former US Marine Paul Whelan has been held by the Russian authorities for nearly 17 months after he was arrested in Moscow in 2018 because of a flash drive in his...

Derogatory Remarks Against Dalits: Why Three Senior DMK MPs Face Legal Problems

The cases of these three MPs are a bit amusing as they invited the trouble on themselves.

After flooding, Mich. woman kayaks to home floating in river to recover mother’s ashes

More than 10,000 mid-Michigan residents are coping with flooded homes and lost possessions after multiple dams gave way.

Woman kayaks to floating home swept away by flood to recover mother's ashes

A Michigan woman used a kayak to recover her mother's ashes that were left inside her home when she evacuated after flooding.

A last resort to save tourist season: 'Travel bubbles' emerge as solution to Europe's summer woes

Facing the loss of a significant part of their economies, some countries in Europe are banding together to ease travel restrictions and avoid quarantines.

COVID-19 Impact: Transfer outstanding crop loans to govt account, says Maharashtra to banks

A government resolution (GR) dated 22 May instructed banks to show the current outstanding loan of farmers as the dues of the state government.

Arson suspected in early morning blaze that damaged Montreal cell tower

MONTREAL — Police say arson is suspected in a fire that badly damaged a telecommunications tower in southwestern Montreal early Monday. There were no injuries stemming fro. the blaze, which was reported about 3:45 a.m.

One-year-old baby strangled to death by bedroom blind cord as coroner issues urgent alert saying more will die

A CORONER issued an urgent alert after a one-year-old baby was strangled to death by a bedroom blind cord. Tragic tot Rifky Grossberger stood up in her cot and became entangled in the looped cable.…

Coroner warns more babies could die after one-year-old girl was strangled to death by blind cord next to her cot

Rifky Grossberger stood up in her cot and became caught in the looped cable at her parents' home in Hackney, North London. Pictured is an example of a looped cable.

Dog called Guardian refused to leave sister after she was killed on road

But there was a happy ending for the puppy, who has now been adopted.

1 man dies and 4 others wounded in shootings at Jackson home

Jackson police are investigating multiple shootings at a house that left one man dead and several others injured.

More than 200 COVID-19 infections at Guatemala textile plant

More than 200 workers at an export-focused textile plant in Guatemala have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and more results are pending in what could be one of the country's largest outbreak

Three Charged With Murder Of Carlow Teenager In Australia

A teenager and two men have been remanded in custody after they were charged with the murder of a Carlow teenager in Australia.

Three charged in relation to death of Irish teen in Australia

Three men are due in court in Australia today charged over the death of an Irish teenager at the weekend.

Dominic Cummings in untenable position

If a senior Stormont figure, regardless of party affiliations, was found to have travelled some 260 miles to the other end of Ireland at a stage when their partner had Covid-19 symptoms, in clear contravention of the lockdown rules, a resignation or dismissal would surely have been inevitable.

VIRUS DIARY: A Memorial Day visit, altered but not stopped

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — I won’t be visiting Adam this Memorial Day weekend. COVID-19 is seeing to that. Since 2010 I have visited section 60, grave 8397 of Arlington...

Kentucky parents killed in car crash after son’s graduation

Nancy and Lyndon Barnett died in a car crash after leaving their son Dalton's high school graduation, school officials and authorities said.

Former police commissioner scores Buhari's administration in 5-years

Commending the president for his efforts, Tsav said Nigeria's polity has been stabilised since the past five years as a result of President Buhari's commitment.

COVID-19: Political Parties React To INEC’s Directive On Online Campaigns Ahead Of Ondo Governorship Poll

Festus Okoye, INEC’s Head of Information and Voter Education, had told SaharaReporters that the electoral body was concerned about the turnout and safety of voters and would ensure that activities around the election took place over the Internet.

Indian Army major selected for UN award for her works in South Sudan

Major Suman Gawani of Indian Army has been selected for the 2019 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her role in raising awareness about the need to protect women and

Cartels are hemorrhaging millions of dollars with traffickers forced to take more risks to move cocaine and cash across the US during coronavirus lockdown

From March 1 to May 8, the amount of cash seized by the DEA in the Los Angeles area more than doubled from $4.5 million last year to $10 million in 2020.

Behavioural science advisers express concern over Cummings crisis

Leading behavioural scientists have expressed concern that the Dominic Cummings scandal could encourage people to disregard the UK’s coronavirus restrictions

Not only holding polls, being arrested also part of political process: NC leader

Holding Assembly elections in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir should not be the only goal of mainstream politicians and being arrested is also

Flyers, airlines grapple with new rules; glitches and lack of transport on day 1 of flights resumption

Indias busiest airports in Mumbai and Delhi have cancelled close to 200 flights since last night.

Thai central bank governor Veerathai will not seek 2nd term

Thai central bank governor Veerathai will not seek 2nd term

If States Want UP’s Migrant Workers Back, They’ll Have To Seek Our Permission: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

More than 23 lakh migrant workers have returned to UP from various parts of the country.

Seven-day institutional quarantine mandatory in AP for flyers from six states

All the flyers who wish to come to the State have to enrol in Spandana website and obtain a clearance before buying tickets, order says

Strange disease kills 11 in Rivers community

Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode At least, 11 persons have reportedly died of a strange disease in the Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. Two of those who died as a result of the stra...

Boris Johnson gambles to save aide who flouted U.K. lockdown rules

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson put his own authority on the line as he fought to save his most senior aide, Dominic Cummings, in the face of growing dem

Locusts, Covid-19, bad weather: The anatomy of a food crisis

Millions of people could be “just one shock away from severe acute food insecurity”.

Egypt's doctors criticize government over virus 'negligence'

Egypt’s medical union on Monday blamed the government for increasing levels of coronavirus infections and deaths among healthcare professionals, its sharpest criticism yet of the country’s handling of

Emerging technology could solve 'ludicrous' fish loss from irrigation

Millions of dollars are poured into keeping endangered native fish alive each year, yet many millions perish in irrigation. Now, there's a possible solution.

Police investigate 3 separate shooting incidents

Toronto police are investigating three separate shooting incidents.

EU divisions laid bare by ‘frugal four’ Covid recovery proposal

Ursula von der Leyen must soothe resentful southern member states and reassure northern hawks

Time running out for Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa

PRESSURE is mounting on the country’s political leadership to put their differences aside and hold much-needed dialogue to help end the country’s deepening economic crisis.

Mnangagwa running out of time

PRESSURE is mounting on the country's political leadership to put their differences aside and hold much-needed dialogue to help end the country's deepening econ...

Pothole mosaics and a fluorescent sea: Monday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world

Jared Kushner Seeking to Modify Republican Party Platform, Report Claims

The reported renovation apparently arrives in light of the upcoming US presidential election, in which the incumbent president, Donald Trump, will most likely face...

Eventful day at Bengaluru airport as domestic flights resume operations

Flight operations were scheduled to commence at 12.40 am but confusion and cancellation made the wait longer for security and other personnel at the airport.Several passengers tried to dodge authorities to escape institutional quarantine but with little success

US Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns

WINTER PARK, Fla. (AP) — With no congregational prayers or family gatherings, Salsabiel Mujovic has been worried that this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration will pale. Still, she’s determined to bring home holiday cheer amid the coronavirus gloom.Her family can’t go to the mosque, but the 29-year-old New Jersey resident bought new outfits for herself and her daughters. They are praying at home and having a family photo session. The kids are decorating cookies in a virtual gathering, and popping balloons with money or candy inside -- a twist on a tradition of giving children cash gifts for the occasion.“We’re used to, just like, easily going and seeing family, but now it’s just like there’s so much fear and anxi

U.S. Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WINTER PARK, Fla. >> With no congregational prayers or family gatherings, Salsabiel Mujovic has been worried that this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration will pale. Still, she’s determined to bring home holiday cheer amid the coronavirus gloom.

FULL TEXT: US treasury letter requesting probe of Akinwumi Adesina

The United States department of treasury said it has requested for an independent investigation into allegations levelled against Akinwumi Adesina.

Rejig your political agenda for 2023 APC leaders warn his members

Stalwarts of APC in Akwa Ibom state have urged its members to call their media aides to order as some of their publications in the social media

A-Ibom APC stakeholders condemn media attacks on Senator Akpabio

SOME concerned stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State has condemned social media publications target

CERB payments hit $40B

A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid.

Payments for CERB top $40 billion as feds open doors for commercial rent help

OTTAWA — A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid.Federal figures posted . . .

80 Flights Cancelled on First Day Domestic Flights Resume in India After Two-Month Hiatus

New Delhi (Sputnik): India suspended domestic and international air travel starting 25 March as a containment measure to mitigate COVID-19. The federal government has...

Boris Johnson's top aide stands his ground on lockdown breach

No resignation, no regrets ... Dominic Cummings says it's the media coverage, rather than his actions, that has muddied the government's messaging.

Kano, Katsina, Borno Muslims shun Sultan, PTF, storm prayer grounds

Muslims in Kano,  Katsina, Borno,  Zamfara and Bauchi states on Sunday shunned a directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji  Sa’ad Abubakar, and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, which stated...

Former Assam CM seeks release of 2 JNU students

Pinjra Tod members in police custody.

Coronavirus news: N-95 mask prices fall 47% after NPPA advisory

N-95 masks were earlier being sold in the market for Rs 150 to 300 per unit, but prices have been reduced after the advisory by the NPPA

Canadian Judicial Council won't appeal harsh ruling of its investigation of judge

TORONTO — The Canadian Judicial Council says it will not appeal last week’s Federal Court ruling that harshly criticized its investigation of a justice who accepted a temporary deanship of an Indigenous-focused law school. The council says in a news release that an appeal of the decision that cleared Ontario Superior Court Justice Patrick Smith would …

Four more COVID-19 deaths at Langley care home, max still 50 vehicles for outdoor events

All four COVID-19 deaths in B.C. over the past 48 hours were at Langley Lodge, which is experiencing a second outbreak.

Airbus experts to arrive in Pakistan to probe PIA plane crash

Was it a technical fault, bird-hit or pilot error?

Buhari mourns the death of Bakare - The Nation Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the Saturday Editor of Daily Telegraph, Waheed Bakare.The President...

Buhari mourns New Telegraph journalist - Premium Times Nigeria

Waheed Bakare, editor of Saturday Telegraph, died on Sunday.

German court rules against VW in 'Dieselgate' compensation scandal

About four years after the Volkswagen Diesel scandal broke, Germany's Federal Court passes a binding rule on compensation for consumers

Dabiri-Erewa, Pantami fight over office space gets messier

After a series of confrontations between Nigeria's communication and digital economy minister Isa Pantami and chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the fight over an office space took another turn late Sunday.

Symone Sanders: Biden 'Committed to Putting a Black Woman on the Supreme Court'

Presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden's senior advisor Symone Sanders on Sunday revealed Biden is "committed to putting a black woman on the Supreme Court" should he get elected. | Clips

Memorial Day tradition carries on in Las Vegas amid pandemic

Some recurring public Memorial Day events are scheduled for Monday across the valley, but they have been scaled back.

India's Apex Court Raps Govt for Allowing Booking of Middle Seat in Flights Amid COVID-19 Contagion

New Delhi (Sputnik) On Monday, India restarted domestic airl travel on a limited scale. The services had been suspended since 25 March when the country went into a...

Criminal carrying Rs 50K bounty held

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a man who was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 for a case of armed robbery and attempt to murder was absconding since last 10 months after jumping parole. The accused identified as Mohammad Israel (49), son of Sahabuddin of village Samana, Ghaziabad, has

Don’t panic or despair but observe precautions, State prepared to handle situation: Chief Secy

As anticipated earlier, the number of Covid-19 positive cases has seen a sharp rise in recent days and is likely to rise further in the coming days. However, the State Government is fully prepared and citizens should not despair. The public should observe necessary precautions and stay safe, said

States give few details on billions spent on virus supplies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — States are spending billions of dollars stocking up on medical supplies such as masks and breathing machines during the coronavirus pandemic. But more than two months into the buying binge, many aren't sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying.An Associated Press survey of all 50 states found a hodgepodge of public information about the purchase of masks, gloves, gowns and other hard-to-get equipment for medical and emergency workers.Illinois has one of the most detailed tracking websites, showing the date, vendor, purpose, quantity and price of each purchase. In most states, it's not that easy.

‘Please don’t come to Goa,’ urges CM Pramod Sawant, says hotels shut

Sawant also said that most of the people arriving in Goa will either be returning to their own homes or second homes or were expected to stay with their relatives in the state.

Bayer, Lufthansa drive gains in Europe amid holiday-thinned trading

European stocks rose to kick off the week on Monday, albeit with the action thinned by holidays in the U.K. and the U.S.

Body of Maryland couple’s killer found 4 hours after shootout with police, authorities say

A Delaware man suspected of fatally shooting an elderly Maryland couple as they were visiting their son’s grave earlier this month died from police gunfire during a shootout about two hours after the crime, authorities have confirmed.

Tribal Mediation Leads to Short Truce in Yemen’s Abyan

A tribal mediation led to a short truce between the legitimate government and Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in Yemen’s Abyan province for the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The three-day truce went into effect on Sunday some two weeks after fighti

‘What planet are they on?’ – UK press attacks Johnson and Cummings

Criticism has come from some unlikely sections of the national media over the crisis at No 10.

Union Minister of State for Agriculture said that Rahul Gandhi can Never be a Public Leader -

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Chaudhary says that if Rahul Gandhi had been the Prime Minister of the

N. Korea reaffirms 'nuclear war deterrence' in key party meeting: unification ministry

North Korea appears to have reaffirmed its will toward bolstering its nuclear war deterrence during a recent key party meeting again after the communist regime vowed to do so at the end of last year, the unification ministry said Monday. The North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday that leader Kim Jong-un presided over a Central Military Commission meeting and discussed "new policies f...

CM Yogi has Accused many States for Ignoring UP Migrants -

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has given his wealth to migrant workers who have returned to Uttar Pradesh from other

As Covid-19 rages, Mumbai ramps up health infrastructure

Data released by the state public health department on Sunday on dedicated Covid hospitals showed the citys oxygen-supported beds and isolation beds have gone up three times, thanks to new ‘jumbo makeshift facilities set up in the citys exhibition grounds. The number of oxygen-supported beds has gone up from 1,413 on May 12 to 4,508 on May 24.

Iranian petrol tanker arrives in Venezuela in defiance of US

First of five ships arrives in Caribbean with Washington warned against intercepting them

Akwa Ibom decries absence of COVID-19 test centre

Governor Udom Emmanuel at the weekend regretted that in spite of Akwa Ibom’s ‘25 per cent’ contribution to Nigeria’s revenue, the Federal Government was yet to prioritise setting a COVID-19 test centre in the state.

Petition calls for investigation into Twitter censorship after hiring of Li Fei-Fei

Chinese dissidents say Twitter accounts deleted after Li joined board of directors

Yogi Adityanath govt says 14-day quarantine for passengers coming from abroad

'Passengers coming from foreign countries will need to give a letter of consent to the effect that they will stay in 14-day quarantine,'UP Home Department said.Domestic flight operations resumed today across the country except in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal

Ontario government appoints hospitals to temporarily manage 2 long-term care homes amid outbreaks

The province has appointed two Ontario hospitals to temporarily manage two privately-owned long-term care homes that are currently experiencing severe COVID-19 outbreaks.

Former Green leader Andrew Weaver says he would have called election over LNG approval

Former B.C. Green party leader Andrew Weaver wanted to call an election over the NDP’s support for the LNG Canada/Coastal GasLink project, but was outvoted by his two Green colleagues. In a tweet. . .

Ryanair brings legal challenge over social welfare appeal

Ryanair has gone to court in a bid to set aside a decision of an appeals commissioner in a social welfare appeal to refuse the airline permission to cross-examine certain witnesses.

Ryanair goes to court over conduct of social welfare appeal

Airline claims it was refused leave by appeals commissioner to cross examine witnesses

Is Queen Elizabeth Preparing To Step Down? Is She Handing Over Her Throne?

Is Queen Elizabeth preparing to step down? Is she handing over her throne? Many people are asking this question due to the latest upheaval in the

Omo-Agege, Amaechi, Abe, Peterside mourn Karibi-Whyte

Senate Deputy President Ovie Omo-Agege, Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi,  Senator Magnus Abe and a former Director-General of the Nigerian ...

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid. In northeast Delhi, Eid this year is a celebration of a long-time friendship that even stood the test of communal riots for some, while for many, it is shorn of any festivities.

Boris Johnson goes for run with dog as backlash over Dominic Cummings row deepens

The Prime Minister has been spotted out jogging with his pet, Dilyn, around Lambeth Palace, London, after being criticised for backing his lockdown-breaching top aide

Punjab reports 15 new cases, health minister says no community spread

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, however, said there was no community spread and in the past too there had been cases where similar cases were reported but an analysis showed that they may have come in contact with positive cases.

Coronavirus Australia live updates: Sydney school evacuated over virus fears

Parents at two schools in Sydney's east have been told to take their kids home after pupils contracted the coronavirus. 

Housebound Bangladesh celebrates Eid in the shadow of coronavirus

To Muhammad Nuru, Eid-ul-Fitr means buying new clothes for his children and other members of the family and travelling to Munshiganj to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones.

Police investigating deadly trooper-involved shooting on Loop 101

The incident occurred just before 6 a.m. along Loop 101 near Tatum Boulevard.

Kerala man bought snakes to kill wife, police reveal after woman dies of cobra bite

The woman was first bitten by a viper on 2 March at her husband’s home and then again by a cobra within a week.

India's coronavirus death count crosses 4,000

Over the past 24 hours, cases in India jumped by 6,977, the sixth consecutive peak in daily cases. The death toll also rose by 154, a new peak. New cases were reported from 26 states/UTs, compared to 27 a day before.

COVID-19: Health minister issues ‘new normal’ guidelines for workplaces 

In a ministerial decree issued on Saturday, Terawan detailed how offices and manufacturers should operate during the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB).

Dominic Cummings admits to breaking lockdown rules. What happens now?

The crucial question is whether the events of this weekend have permanently sapped public goodwill towards the government.

Elderly woman in West Bengal braves Amphan for 8 hours, survives  

The will to survive can make even an ordinary person stand up to life-threatening dangers and live to tell the tale. An elderly woman from West Bengal’s North 24 Paraganas district is one such person

Covid-19: Situation under control in Delhi, says Kejriwal

Kejriwal said despite the surge in cases in the past few days, hospitals are not stressed and a large number of beds remain unoccupied.Delhi has a recovery rate of approximately 48%

Watch huge crowd flout Covid-19 laws with street corner party in Sparkbrook

Two police officers can be seen trying to break up the gathering under the current lockdown laws in shocking footage

Air China plans to operate 24 international routes in June

China’s flag carrier has added two additional routes to its June schedule, compared to May

Cops crack the case of well murders: A party and a few uninvited guests

Sometime on Wednesday night, nine drugged bodies were dragged to the abandoned well and...

Twitter Aboil as Donald Trump Retweets Post Dubbing Hillary Clinton 'Skank'

A flurry of explosive tweets copied by POTUS dwelled on a number of prominent Democrats, including  Stacy Abrams, who once ran for Georgia governor, and Trump’s main...

BMTC introduces new fare system

Single trip ticket price ranges from ₹5 to ₹30

BMTC introduces flat bus fare system in Bengaluru to replace daily passes; system aimed at minimising contact during travel

The BMTC's new flat fare system will minimise contact in buses during travel amid the coronavirus pandemic

Saudi Arabia Says Two-Thirds of Infections Recovered from Virus

Saudi Arabia registered on Monday 2,235 new coronavirus cases, raising its total to 74,795, as the health minister promised a "gradual" return to normal. Among the new case are 28,728 active ones and 384 in critical condition, said Health Ministry sp

Netanyahu Hits Back: Exposes Corruption in Police, Judicial System ahead of Trial

Ahead of his arraignment in the first-ever criminal trial of a sitting Israeli premier, the Jewish state’s longest-serving prime minister accuses the left of “stitching together” charges against him after having failed to remove him at the ballot box.

Military continues to boost Hawaii economy during virus

U.S. military spending continues to be a pillar of Hawaii's economy as the Department of Defense has so far proved resistant to the financial impact of the coronavirus.

Waheed Bakare: Buhari mourns as New Telegraph editor dies

The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into the mourning session as a foremost journalist and Saturday Editor of New Telegraph died on Sunday, May 24.

Governors can not ignore state constitutions to impose COVID-19 restrictions

When the Wisconsin Supreme Court found an extension of Gov. Tony Evers' lockdown unconstitutional, the governor blamed a

COVID-19: INEC wants election declared as essential service

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would engage with relevant authorities, including the National Assembly, to designate election as an essential service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mysterious Pigeon With ‘Coded’ Ring on Foot Nabbed Along Indo-Pak Border in Kashmir

New Delhi (Sputnik): India shares a border with Pakistan in the newly-formed union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Animals or birds crossing the border are often viewed...

UK PM Johnson's aide Cummings says should have explained trip earlier

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s close aide Dominic Cummings on Monday said he should have explained the circumstances of a 250 mile journey during lockdown earlier but that his decision to take the trip had not been a mistake.

Three-day-old baby succumbs to COVID-19 in Chandigarh, state death toll rises to 4

A three-day-old girl died of coronavirus in Chandigarh on Sunday, taking the COVID-19 death toll in the union territory to four, a medical bulletin said. The sample of the child was taken after death

Opposition to form panel soon to draft action plan against Centre

Workers’ rights, deaths due to hunger and negligible relief package to be discussed

In Karnataka, Mandatory Quarantine Is Making A Hole In Fliers' Pocket

The seven-day mandatory intitutional quarantine is proving to be a headache for many of those taking flights to Karnataka after resumption of domestic air-travel.

Government 'quietly starts removing stay at home adverts from websites'

The government messaging changed at the start of May.

Ahmedabad accounts for 96% deaths in Guj

29 deaths in state as tally crosses 14k-mark on Sunday; 279 new cases reported in A’bad district on Sunday, taking tally so far to 10,280

Cop couldn't work for two years after boy, 14, lied about being punched

The officer will now return to work after having his name cleared.

Calls for Cummings to release phone's GPS data to prove where he's been

The data would show exactly where the senior aide has travelled over the last few months.

Fake: Govt has not promised a Rs 5,000 lockdown fund

New Delhi: A WhatsApp forward that promises of free Rs 5,000 in relief funds from the government as a limited time offer is fake.

Fake: Govt has not promised a Rs 5,000 lockdown fund

A WhatsApp forward that promises of free Rs 5,000 in relief funds from the government as a limited time offer is fake.The message redirects to a questionable website with many red flags which is not associated with the government in any way.

Police shoot ‘naked’ getaway driver dead

A man who was possibly being intimate with his girlfriend in a “suspiciously” parked car, was on Saturday night shot dead during a high-speed chase after failing to comply with orders to stop his vehicle.

First there was JobSeeker, then JobKeeper - now it's JobMaker

Scott Morrison has signalled more federal control over skills training, accusing the states of running a system that is complex, clunky and unresponsive.

PM steps in on vocational education, pushing more federal control

Scott Morrison has signalled more federal control over skills training, accusing the states of running a system that is complex, clunky and unresponsive.

Ontario pushes back date for expanding social gatherings after spike in COVID-19 cases

Ontario's spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases has prompted the province to delay lifting restrictions on social gathering limits.

Under what conditions can you meet family in lockdown?

Just what are the current rules?

Veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus.

Portland veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

PORTLAND — The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus. A doctor tells KATU News a patient came in for another issue, and...

Report: Naval Base Jihadi Secured U.S. Citizenship Despite Living in Syria

An accused terrorist was able to secure American citizenship through a little-known immigration loophole, a report claims.

J-K: Two terrorists killed by security forces in Kulgam

Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with the security forces here, Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Kashmir Vijay Kumar informed on Monday.

Two terrorists killed by security forces in Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir

The encounter broke out between the terrorists and security forces in Manzgam area of Kulgam district

GOP candidate Parnell blasts Pa. governor's 'absolutely absurd' benchmark for full reopening

Pennsylvania Republican candidate Sean Parnell called out Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf Monday on "Fox & Friends," arguing it is "absurd" to believe the state cannot reopen fully until a "foolproof" coronavirus vaccine is available to the public. 

BMRCL gets permission to axe 165 trees for Gottigere-Nagawara line

Preparations are on to resume the BMRCL's major projects amid the pandemic with the Tree Committee permitting the felling of 165 trees for the metro line from Gottigere to Nagavara (Reach 6).

Parenthood: Prince William opens up about raising 3 kids with wife Catherine

He told BBC that when he became a father, traumatic feelings surrounding the death of his mother, Princess Diana, resurfaced.

Welcome, Mr Lockdown Yadav

The parents of a baby born on board the Shramik Special, when the train was in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh, on Friday night, have named their son Lockdown Yadav

Would Modi government move towards direct cash transfers?

Merging state and central income support schemes will make Rs 5 lakh crore available to extend basic income to poor households; this will also stop leakages.

Time has come to merge income support schemes with MGNREGA

The legal framework of the MGNREGA scheme does allow this on farms owned by people of SC/ST communities, and on the lands of marginal farmers.

How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains

Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital

How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains

Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital

Tovino Thomas: 'Heard Of Sets Vandalised By Religious Fanatics In North India, Now It’s Happening To Us

A church set built for the film 'Minnal Murali' was demolished by members of the Antharashtra Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal in Kerala's Kalady on Sunday.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Africa mounts a robust response to COVID-19

The jury is still out as to whether the African states will be successful in containing the COVID- 19 pandemic.

Troops eliminate 1,015 insurgents in decisive encounters in North East – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, disclosed this on Sunday when he hosted the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to Eid-El-Fitr luncheon at Military Control and Command Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Nigerian soldiers kill 1,015 insurgents since April - Buratai

The Nigerian Army said it eliminated over 1,015 Boko Haram terrorists in different encounters with the insurgents in the Northeast from April 4 till date.

'It is not a rule, it is guidance': Tony Holohan says two-metre social distancing is not 'hard and fast law'

Concerns have been raised about the impact the measures will have on businesses as the country re-opens.

Venkaiah Naidu reviews preparedness of LS, RS secretariats for meetings

On Saturday, Naidu discussed the issue with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, and senior officials of the two Houses

Carville: 'American People Are Turning' on Trump by the Day -- 'Joe Biden Is Fine'

Sunday on MSNBC's "Kasie DC," Democratic strategist James Carville weighed in on the 2020 presidential election following Democratic presidential nominee frontrunner former Vice President Joe Biden catching flak this week for telling African-American President Donald Trump voters that they "ain't black." | Clips

Italy to recruit army of 60,000 volunteers to enforce social distancing rules

Italy wants to recruit an army of 60,000 volunteers to help enforce social distancing rules, amid fears that a second wave of infections could be looming. The volunteers would not have any policing powers but would patrol piazzas, parks, playgrounds, markets, bar areas and beaches, asking people not

Court throws out case challenging 1995 polls results

After the October 29, 1995 Gen-eral Election was held, the High Court, on November 2, heard a petition filed by 10 opposition parties. Judge Luhekelo Kyando, who heard the petition, told the court

'I spit on your face': Arrest Alka Lamba trends after Congress leader calls PM Modi and UP CM Yogi 'impotent'

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COVID-19: 69 new cases in Karnataka, death toll increases to 43

A 55-year-old woman from Bengaluru Rural became the 43rd COVID-19 casualty in Karnataka as the state reported 69 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of infections to 2,158.

Donald Trump at Fort McHenry: 'We Are the Captains of Our Own Fate'

President Donald Trump celebrated Memorial Day on Monday at a special visit to Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.

'Indians soar in the skies again,' tweets aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri

All health protocols were being followed by officials for both the arriving as well as departing air passengers.International commercial passenger flight services remain suspended in India

JD(U) MLA reply to migrant’s job query: ‘Why couldn’t your father give one’

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav termed the JD (U) MLA's statement "insensitive".

‘Ask your father’: JD(U) MLA, questioned over lack of job opportunities, loses cool at quarantine centre in Bihar – Watch Video

Randhir Kumar Soni, JD(U) MLA from Sheikhpura, lost his cool when questioned by migrant workers at a quarantine centre in Chandi village of Sheikhpura.

Furious Durham residents say it's a 'farce' Dominic Cummings hasn't been sacked

Boris Johnson has backed Dominic Cummings despite calls from within his own party for him to be sacked in the row over his alleged multiple breaches of lockdown in April

Meghan Markle was 'convinced there was conspiracy against her' and 'wanted out'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moved to Windsor after their royal wedding, but a friend has claimed the Duchess felt like an "outside" and struggled being so far away from her friends

Maduro Defends Iran & Venezuela’s Right to 'Trade Freely', Thanks Tehran for Help Amid US Sanctions

The first Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and the components to produce it from oil arrived in the Bolivarian Republic on 24 May, despite the two countries' concerns...

Interim victims' commissioner will consider his 'situation' over damaging leak

The Interim Victims' Commissioner said he will consider his "situation" if he is found to be culpable for a major data breach which led to hundreds of victims of historical institutional abuse having their identities exposed.

US Air Force ends height restrictions in hopes of attracting more female pilots

Air Force officials said that aircrafts were largely built for males, and made things more challenging for female applicants.

The US Air Force is removing height restrictions for pilots, which will allow more women to serve

(CNN) — The US Air Force has removed its minimum height requirements for prospective pilots, doing away with a barrier that had disadvantaged women. Previously,...

'Dominic Cummings should be ashamed - I missed my brother's funeral in lockdown'

Diane Nowell, who couldn't visit or comfort her heartbroken parents due to the Government's rules, says the "Dominic Cummingses" of the world "can flout the rules because they make the rules"

Montenegro becomes Europe's first coronavirus-free state, PM says

PODGORICA (Reuters) - Montenegro’s prime minister on Monday declared the country coronavirus-free - a move vital for its Adriatic tourism industry coming 69 days after it reported its first case and after 20 without a new one.

China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan

All of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas.

Governor charge Muslims to imbibe lessons of Ramadan

Some governors have tasked Muslims to learn and imbibe lessons of the Ramadan, while others, alongside the Emir of Ilorin, preach peace.

Modi 2.0 Anniversary: From MH-60 Romeo Helicopters To R-27 Missiles, Major Defence Deals Inked By NDA Govt In Last 1 Year

Since romping home to power for a second successive term on May 30, 2019 post a landslide win in the General Elections, the PM Modi-led NDA govt better known as ‘Modi 2.0’, has inked some major game changing defence deals to equip, modernize and bolster the armory and arsenal of the armed forces.

Need More Women Peacekeepers In UN, Says Indian Commander

Efforts must be made to significantly increase the number of uniformed women personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo has said, underlining that they serve as role models for girls and women everywhere.

Number of uniformed women personnel in UN peacekeeping must be raised: Indian commander

Efforts must be made to significantly increase the number of uniformed women personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo has said, underlining that they

Lockdown 4.0: After Fresh Spike in Cases, Ghaziabad to Seal Border With Delhi Once Again

In a statement today, the district administration said that those providing essential services won't need passes and their IDs will be sufficient.

Coronavirus India Update, May 25: Cases near 1.40 lakh; lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s 2 districts

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, May 25: The total number of infections in India rose to 1,38,845 on Monday. Of these 77,103 are active, while 57,720 patients have been discharged.

Coronavirus sneaks into US pasta factory, 24 workers test positive

The Spokesman-Review reported that Philadelphia Macaroni Company Inc. said in a statement Friday that 72 workers were tested for COVID-19 and 24 were positive

Ontario reports 404 new COVID-19 cases, 29 more deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 404 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 29 more deaths. That brings the total in the province to 25,904, including 2,102 deaths and 19,698 resolved cases. The new cases represent an increase of 1.

NGT appoints committee to investigate Manali gas leak

Wants panel to find out whether emission standard of ammonia in the plant was within the limits

COVID-19: Qatar reports 3 more deaths, 1,751 new cases

Death toll has risen to 26 as total cases reach 45,439

'Dominic Cummings spits in the face of all our efforts, the whole NHS': Doctor says he will QUIT if PM's aide does not go as another medic says she wouldn't have 'dreamed of travelling the length of country to sort out some child care'

Dominic Pimenta told Good Morning Britain that he's ready to resign if Cummings stays in his position as the top Government aide after travelling from London to Durham in lockdown.

Egypt and Greece discuss Libya's evolving situation

They discussed ways to develop efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic and ease its medical, economic, and social impacts.

Everett police question suspect in fatal shooting

Everett police say they’re questioning a suspect after a man was shot and killed Sunday night.

Everett shooting leaves 1 man dead Sunday night

It happened in the 6500 block of Beverly Lane, police said. Another man has been taken into custody.

Welcome to Puerto Rico, now line up for your coronavirus screening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico >> Known for its world-class beaches, laid-back vibe and status as a natural-disaster magnet, Puerto Rico is hoping to make another name for itself: innovator in pandemic travel.

We deserve a better deal: All India Radio RJs unpaid since lockdown, Prasar Bharati not yielding

India News: Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated appeals besides letters from the finance and labour ministries to not fire employees or cut their wage

Coronavirus in South Africa: President Ramaphosa warns outbreak will get worse

Lockdown measures to be further eased from start of June despite surge in cases

Elderly lawyer dies of Covid-19, JK toll rises to 22

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Jammu lawyer, 63, dies of Covid-19, J&K toll rises to 22

The death toll due to the novel coronavirus in J&K has gone up to 22 after a sexagenarian lawyer died at a hospital in Jammu, officials said on

Assam: Five men allegedly beat vegetable vendor to death in Kamrup district

Two of the five have been arrested, while the rest are absconding.

As flights resume, passengers settle into new normal despite cancellations

All major airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air Asia and others operated 30% of their regular schedules between destinations, strictly adhering to the safety protocols set by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Lorraine Kelly asks if Brits can appeal lockdown fines amid Dominic Cummings scandal

Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules to drive to his parents' home

Passenger air services to NE resume

 GUWAHATI: Commercial passenger air services to the Northeast resumed along with rest of the country on Monday, with LGBI Airport here being gateway to the region, handling eight flights (arrivals and departures), official reports stated.However

UK PM Johnson's aide Cummings says he has not offered to resign

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest adviser Dominic Cummings said on Monday he had not offered his resignation over the furore about his decision to drive 250 miles from London to northern England during Britain’s COVID-19 lockdown.

Joey Jones: 'Shame on' the New York Times for 'cheap' op-ed on US military and white supremacy

U.S. Marine veteran Johnny "Joey" Jones blasted The New York Times for publishing an editorial on Memorial Day weekend that claims the U.S. military celebrates white supremacy.

British Flairjet to pay N1 million penalty for Nigeria's airport violation - Official

FlairJet, a British private charter company, which is also an affiliate of Flexjet, is to pay N1 million for violating COVID-19 airport directives in Nigeria.

No new Covid-19 deaths reported in past day, Dominic Cummings defends trip to Durham: Today's Covid-19 main points

Discussion this week is likely to be focused on the further easing of restrictions ahead of 8 June.

Virtual courts cannot replace open court hearing: Justice Chandrachud

India News: NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Judge and e-committee chairman Justice D Y Chandrachud on Sunday said virtual courts cannot replace open court hearings as it.

Quebec reports 85 new COVID-19 deaths as confirmed cases approach 48,000

The number of people in Quebec who have recovered from COVID-19 as of Monday is 14,654, up 323 from the 14,331 recoveries reported a day earlier.

Mumbai man held for threat to Yogi: Police

After his arrest, the accused was taken to the Kalachowkie unit of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad. he confessed to the crime, said a police officer. The Mumbai police later handed over his custody to its UP counterparts.

Patient escapes SVP, returns after testing +ve

Ellisbridge cops file complaint against Sarkhej resident for endangering lives; SVP submits report to higher-ups

Covid-19 pandemic open doors for 4-day workweek

After quashing coronavairus outbreak in less than 50 days, Ardern floated the idea of having a four-day workweek which has been implemented in some countries.There are different models for the shortened week, some of which envision the same output condensed into fewer hours

How Pakistan’s anti-India rant in OIC was vetoed by UAE with Saudi support

According to sources, Pakistans move was backed by Turkey as part of Ankara's strategy to oppose Saudi-UAE dominance in the OIC.

Trump threatens to withdraw US membership from the World Health Organisation within a month

Government and Politics » US President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw his country's membership permanently from the World Health Organization and cut its funding unless

7.2 lakh migrants have left so far, claims state govt data

Data does not take into account people leaving on foot or by private vehicles

Factbox: EU recovery fund - the battle lines

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will issue on Wednesday a new proposal for a long-term European Union budget and a coronavirus recovery fund to help economies in the bloc rebound from recession.

Covid-19: Will stimulus package work – Hits and misses

In the Covid-19 stimulus package, five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat were stressed upon: economy, infrastructure, tech-driven system, vibrant demography and demand.

Rwanda has enlisted anti-epidemic robots in its fight against coronavirus

Rwanda has introduced robots as part of its fight against coronavirus.

Telangana SSC timetable released; exam to be conducted from June 8 to July 5

The state government has already decided to promote students from class 1 to 9 without any exam this year.

Chicago Mayor Launches Police Raid to Stop Black Church’s Sunday Services

On Sunday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot mounted a raid on a black church for holding services in defiance of her coronavirus lockdown orders.

Three Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kisumu County – Governor Nyong’o

Three cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) have been confirmed in Kisumu County, Governor Peter Anyang Nyong'o said on Monday.In a statement to newsrooms, the county boss said that the three

Kisumu Confirms 3 Covid-19 Cases - Nyong'o

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o confirmed the county registered three positive Covid-19 cases...

Jharkhand to begin evaluation of Class 10, 12 answer sheets from 28 May; teachers to follow social distancing norms, use masks and sanitisers

The evaluation of matriculation and intermediate examination answer sheets in Jharkhand will begin from 28 May, the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) decided in accordance with instructions by the state education department

Utah climber rescued from remote cliff after hitting head, losing consciousness in fall

A Utah climber who fell and cracked his head while scaling a cliff by himself on Sunday was rescued after he regained consciousness and nearby campers heard his cries for help, authorities said.

Varadkar has picnic with friends despite senior official discouraging public from doing so last week

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has been pictured eating with friends in the Phoenix Park despite a senior official in his department discouraging people from having picnics just last week.

Taoiseach has picnic with friends despite senior official discouraging public from doing so last week

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has been pictured eating with friends in the Phoenix Park despite a senior official in his department discouraging people from having picnics just last week.

Russia seeks 18-year jail term for ex-U.S. Marine accused of spying -Ifax

MOSCOW — Russian prosecutors asked a court on Monday to sentence former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan to 18 years in prison on charges of espionage, the Interfax news agency reported.

TN govt implements strict guidelines for air passengers

As the flight operations resumed in Chennai today after two months, the guidelines issued by the government said all domestic air travellers coming into Tamilnadu should register themselves in TNePass portal and (if asymptomatic) should undergo 14 day home quarantine. Continue Reading →

Coronavirus: Invest in health to end pandemic - WHO charges world leaders

As the world faces the challenges of coronavirus crisis, the World Health Organisation says 106,000 cases were reported on Tuesday, May 19 - the most in a day.

Watch LIVE: Boris Johnson hosts daily coronavirus press briefing

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to lead this evening's coronavirus press briefing amid controversy surrounding his chief aide.

'From Hero to Zero': Piers Morgan Claims Boris Johnson 'Done' in Tense Row Over 'Hypocrite' Cummings

The outspoken GMB host believes that by defending the top Downing Street policy adviser, notably behind the set of COVID containment rules, the prime minister is...

Pakistan using its ties in Turkey, Qatar to arrange funding for Zakir Naik

India’s relationship with Turkey has been declining over a few years

2 new containment zones in Capital, 41 zones de-contained

With the addition of Hari Nagar and Rani Bagh, the number of containment zones in Delhi have gone up to 87 while 41 zones have been de-contained. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday said that the Delhi Government has barricaded the containment zones and no relaxation has been given in

Pakistan plane crash: Police officer who saved others until he fell unconscious earns praise online

Sindh Police official reportedly fainted from inhaling CO2 and was admitted to a hospital

New Orleans: Concern over coronavirus in Hispanic community

New Orleans officials are sounding the alarm after data from neighborhood testing showed that the city's Hispanic community is being disproportionately infected with the coronavirus.

Johnson faces perception problem over Cummings affair

The problem Boris Johnson faces over the Dominic Cummings affair right now is a problem of perception. Is there one set of rules for the ruling elite, and another for everyone else?

Thirty six more detected Covid-19 positive in C’garh

Chhattisgarh continued to see a spike in the number of coronavirus cases on Sunday, with 36 more patients detected across the state. "With the 36, the tally of active cases in the state increased to 185. Three patients have been discharged after recovery," a press release from the Health

A rare two-faced cat named Biscuits and Gravy was born in Oregon

Biscuits and Gravy, or Biscuit for short, eats and breathes from two separate mouths and noses. It's known as a Janus cat, after the Roman god.

Three deaths, 1193 recoveries and 1751 new Covid-19 cases in Qatar on May 25

Ministry of Public Health today announced  1751 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1193 new recoveries in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in Qatar to 10363. The Ministry today also reported 3 deaths due to the virus.

Retirees petition CBN over agreement breaches, seek pensions review

CBN pensioners have petitioned the CBN Governor, Emefiele, over what they described as breaches of agreements for upward review of pensions

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India now among top 10 worst-hit countries

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Violation of multiple SoPs led to fatal PIA plane crash

Pilot was way beyond safe landing speed and altitude as close as 4 nautical miles

Protests in Berlin over government's lockdown response

Experts say that the demonstrations come from a variety of different political camps united by a shared distrust in the state

India needs comprehensive law on coronavirus to replace maze of piecemeal guidelines, clarifications; UK, Singapore offer examples

In the absence of a comprehensive legislation dealing with coronavirus, litigants are flocking to courts across the country seeking clarity and protection as a result of these unprecedented circumstances.

Atwoli: I’ve no grudge against DP Ruto

Cotu boss says DP is to blame for the woes he is facing in Jubilee.

This Is My Problem With DP Ruto – COTU Boss Atwoli

Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) boss Francis Atwoli has indicated that he has no personal differences with the Deputy President William Ruto despite being his harsh critic.Speaking at a

COVID-19: Four Indian returnees from Kuwait to Telangana test positive

163 evacuees from Kuwait had reached Hyderabad by a special Air India flight on May 10

Knifeman on the loose after man, 20, stabbed in shoulder on Small Heath street

A man in his 20s was knifed in Kenelm Road, Small Heath just after 3.10am on Sunday morning, May 24

UK to Explore Self Sufficiency to End Reliance on China

The British government will make plans to reduce the United Kingdom's reliance on imports from foreign countries like China.

Indian Armed Forces Eliminate Top LeT Commander, Another Terrorist In Major Anti-Terror Success

The LeT commander was active in the Valley for several years and had been involved in several terror activities

Xi Jinping to Coronavirus Origin Province: Fix 'Weak Links' in Public Health

Chinese dictator Xi Jinping once again made public remarks admitting major shortcomings in Communist Party public health management.

Allow higher workforce for factories in green, amber zones to meet rising demand: Parle Products

Restrictions on number of workers in factories located in green and amber zones, specially for food products companies, need to be relaxed as meeting demand will become difficult and can lead to scarcity, according to a senior official of biscuits major Parle Products.

World coronavirus dispatch: US bans travel from Brazil; commerce allowed

From Eid celebrations in the shadow of pandemic, to nightclubs opening in China, and the story behind NYT's May 24 front page - read these and more in today's world dispatch

Two arrested for trying to smuggle drugs worth R10m from Mozambique

The two were travelling together in a truck from Mozambique to South Africa when they were nabbed at the Lebombo border post near Komatipoort on Monday.

Liberia: Suspect, 40, Goes “Missing” In Magistrate’s Custody

Ganta, Nimba County – A 40-year-old man has reportedly gone missing while in detention at the Duo Magisterial Court presided over by Magistrate Victoria Gbalazeh.  By Franklin Doloquee/Nimba County 0775010549/0886696939 Duo is a town in electoral district 8 of Nimba County. Suspect Prince Zogbaye’s complaint was taken to Magistrate Gbalazeh by a 14-year-old boy. According […]

Buhari Nullifies Appointment Approved By Late Abba Kyari

President Muhammadu Buhari may have directed his new Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari to cancel all appointments and approvals made by the late Chief of staff Abba Kyari without his permission, The Guardian report claims. According to the report released by the Guardian Newspaper, no reason was given for the President’s action, however, reports […]

New York reports lowest deaths in weeks

The daily death tally was 84 after a peak of 799 on April 8

Use pandemic to stop brain drain, MPs told, as payments for CERB top $40 billion

OTTAWA — The federal government should use the COVID-19 pandemic to reverse a brain drain of top tech talent south of the border, a House of Commons committee heard Monday, alongside warnings that . . .

Jubilee purge: Ruto's supporters anxious

Uhuru aims to take effective control of both the party and Parliament.

City lawyer sends notice to civil aviation minister

Says airlines flouting norms by retaining the amount paid for tickets cancelled due to lockdown; notice says airlines sitting on passengers’ money and earning i

Rwanda becomes first African country to unfold new Paris agreement climate plan

Despite being one of the poorest countries in the world, and contributing hardly anything to the current climate crisis, Rwanda has become one of the first countries to submit a new national climate plan, which will strengthen global efforts to tackle climate change ahead of the 16th Conference of Parties (COP26).

Furious Ruth Langsford reveals she confronted a ‘hairy-armed’ man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket

RUTH Langsford has revealed she confronted a “hairy-armed” man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket. The 60-year-old was left furious when the stranger leaned over her t…

No parent will be forced to send a child to school in level 3

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured parents they will not be forced to send their children back to school when on-site learning resumes for grade 7 and 12 pupils on 1 June.

Lockdown Level 3: No parent will be forced to send their child to school, reassures Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says strict control measures would be implemented at schools to ensure the safety of pupils and teachers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Eid-el-Fitr: Govs ask for more prayers against COVID-19

Governors Aminu Tambuwal, Darius Ishaku, Mai Mala Buni, Bello Matawalle, Abdullahi Ganduje, Ahmadu Fintiri and Samuel Ortom of

Uthra’s house witnesses dramatic scenes

Sooraj is brought to victim’s house for evidence collection

AU @57 declaration: ‘No-one is blameless’ in Libya tragedy – AUC chair

The AU continues to be more involved in helping solve the Libyan crisis.

Visitors could be turned away from the Wrekin as traffic chaos continues

Visitors could be turned away from the Wrekin as the council seeks to manage the chaotic traffic seen in recent weeks.

Covid-19 deaths rise to 514 in Northern Ireland

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 514 after eight more deaths were reported by the Department of Health.

South Korean clubs will use QR codes to log visitors amid coronavirus

South Korea will now require places like nightclubs and bars to use QR codes to log customers’ visits as part of its coronavirus contact tracing efforts. Starting next month, those types of

Prime Minister is ‘taking the public for fools’ with ‘farcical’ defence of Dominic Cummings, says Ian Blackford

Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to sack Dominic Cummings today, with the SNP accusing the prime minister of "taking the public for fools".

Lack of permission to operate special chartered flights hurts seafarers’ job prospects

Lack of government permission by Monday to a ship management company to run a chartered flight on May 28 to Colombo, will kill the employment chances of some 150 Indian seafarers on board five ships.T

Trust to take over special school

An academy trust hopes to turn a special school around after it was rated inadequate by Ofsted and ordered to become an academy.

Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins fume at Dominic Cummings

They addressed the scandal on today's show.

Google Removes QAnon Apps From Play Store for Violating Terms

Google last week removed three apps related to the QAnon conspiracy theory from its Play Store digital marketplace. From a report: The apps -- called QMAP, Q Alerts! and Q Alerts LITE -- were taken down for violating Google's policies against "harmful information," the company said. The removal was ...

Islamic Call to Prayer Broadcast on Loudspeakers in Great Britain

Mosques across the UK could begin daily broadcasts of the call to prayer through loudspeakers after they were given permission during Ramadan

Donald Trump Creates ‘#YouAin’tBlack’ Merchandise Following Joe Biden’s Charlamagne Tha God Interview

In case you missed it, earlier this weekend, Joe Biden and Charlamagne Tha God had a short interview for The Breakfast Club in which the two talked

Prince Charles reached out to Sinn Féin leader after COVID-19 diagnosis

Prince Charles was among those to contact Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and wish her well in her battle against the dread coronavirus disease. In an interview with the Sunday Independent, McDonald revealed she had heard from the prince weeks after recovering from a "horrible" bout of COVID-19. 

GoI extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31

NEW DELHI: The Government on Sunday said it has extended the validity of various motor vehicles related documents till July 31. No additional or late fee will be charged for delays in validation of documents pending from February 1, it said. “In order to facilitate citizens during COVID–19, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) […]

Coronavirus impact: Government extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31

The government has extended the validity of all official documents till July 31 and this includes the driver’s licence, vehicle registration, permits, certificates and insurance.

5-year-old flies home alone, mother receives him at Bangalore airport

Vivan Sharma went on a small holiday to Delhi to visit his grandparents in February.The child's mother who came to receive her son said, 'My 5-year-old son has travelled alone from Delhi. He has come back to Bengaluru after 3 months'

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu: COVID-19 cases in Chennai crosses 10,000 mark

The tally of COVID-19 patients in Chennai crossed 10,000 on Sunday. With this the capital city accounts for nearly 60% of the Tamil Nadu’s tally of 16,277 cases.

Okowa not chairman NEC sub-committee on COVID-19 economic growth – DTSG

Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, has debunked media reports that the governor has been appointed

Reports of my appointment to lead COVID-19 growth C’ttee is misinformation – Okowa

GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Monday debunked media reports that he has been appointed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo t

Trump fumes on Twitter as media slams pandemic golf outing

The timing of his outing, as the nation approached a milestone in deaths from the pandemic, sparked widespread criticism in the media, with commentators recalling Donald Trump's own past attacks on Barack Obama for playing the game during the 2014 Ebola outbreak.

Eden-Monaro byelection date set for July 4

Speaker Tony Smith will issue the writs on Thursday for what will be a five-and-a-half-week campaign.

Eden-Monaro byelection set for July 4, coronavirus measures play role in date selection

The date was chosen in part to allow enough time for school polling booths to be sanitised due to the coronavirus.

Agreement on govt formation could be reached next week

There are indications from all parties involved in the programme for government negotiations that an agreement could be reached early next week.

Lobbyists Zoom in to get their message across to Ministers

Virtual meetings set to become the norm as Covid-19 restricts face-to-face contact

Watch: Jhansi Police Distributes Toys To Kids Of Migrant Workers, Health Minister Lauds the Sweet Gesture

Jhansi Police on Sunday distributed toys among the children of migrant workers at the Uttar Pradesh –Madhya Pradesh border

Watch: Jhansi Police Distributes Toys To Children Of Migrant Workers At MP-UP Border

In a heartwarming gesture, Jhansi Police distributed toys among the children of migrant workers on their way to their hometowns with their parents, reports Hindustan Times.

The five brave Sullivan brothers who died in WWII serving the US Navy

The Irish American Sullivan brothers, all killed aboard the USS Juneau during WWII, became the first multiple-person namesake of a ship in US Naval history.

Can Ottawa dodge the postpandemic money trap?

The idea that Ottawa might take on a specific, permanent responsibility for funding long-term care would mean permanent increases in spending

Business stands behind government efforts to ease restrictions 

Organised business says economic recovery will require innovation and swift action.

Apple is reopening some of its Japanese Apple Stores this week

After months of closures because of the coronavirus pandemic, some Apple Stores in Japan will reopen this week.

Paatal Lok: BJP MLA files complaint against Anushka Sharma for using his photo without permission

The MLA demanded that a case be filed against her under the National Security Act for causing communal disharmony, and sought a ban on the ‘anti-national’ show.

COVID-19 pandemic unites Canadians like no other event in recent history: study

Researchers from McGill University and the University of Toronto have found that Canadians of all political beliefs understand the severity of the virus and the importance of working to limit its spread.

Man fined for beating up ‘cheating’ wife

A Hwange man who suspected that his wife was cheating on him beat her up after he saw a text message allegedly coming from a boyfriend.

Man arrested after busting cheating wife

Man arrested after busting cheating wife during Covid-19 induced lockdown. The incident happened in Hwange last week on Tuesday.

One dead, three injured when wall collapses in KZN

One person was killed and three others injured when a boundary wall collapsed in Inanda, north of Durban, on Monday.

One dead, three injured when wall collapses in KZN

One person was killed and three others injured when a boundary wall collapsed in Inanda, north of Durban, on Monday.

PICS | One dead, three seriously injured as building wall collapses in KZN

One person has died after a building wall collapsed in the Inanda area, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal paramedics say.

Shinzo Abe's approval rating slides amid coronavirus, prosecution scandal

May 25 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's approval rating has dipped by double digits in the wake of his administration's response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Arbery's Family's Lawyer: Trump's DOJ ‘Has Been Very Active’ in Our Case

The Justice Department has been "very professional," "very active," and "very responsive" in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, said Lee Merritt.

Private hospitals’ group asks Duterte to replace Duque as health chief

The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines says PhilHealth, which is chaired by Francisco Duque III, has given hospitals the runaround when it comes to reimbursements

AUD/USD snaps two-day losing streak to extend recovery above 0.6500

AUD/USD remains modestly positive around 0.6540/45, up 0.11% on a day, amid the Asian session on Monday. Although the US-China tension keeps Aussie bu

Woman suffered internal bleeding after wrong pills given

A senior pharmacist who prescribed the wrong medication to a customer causing her internal bleeding sought to cover up the incident and blame it on...

Woman suffers internal bleeding after pharmacist gives wrong medication

A senior pharmacist who gave the wrong medication to a customer, causing her internal bleeding, doctored records then tried to blame a colleague...

Zimbabwe opposition leader blasts African electoral systems

OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has slammed Africa’s electoral system as a “big circus if not an embarrassment to the continent”, hence the recurrence of disputed polls.

Chamisa claims Africa's electoral system is a big circus

OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has slammed Africa's electoral system as a "big circus if not an embarrassment to the continent", hence the recurr...

Covid-19: Why widespread use of Aarogya Setu needed

Accurate and timely data might be our best bet in the battle against this pandemic. As a next step, India could tie the app to a secure and centralised database that includes end-to-end analysis of potentially infected people—from early symptoms to recovery. Also, to increase adoption, we can increase the number of languages the app caters to.

After the Rapid Decline in Corona Cases, Japan removed National Emergency, Shinzo Abe Announced -

The Japanese government has removed the national emergency from the country after the Corona virus control showed better results. Prime

Fire safety concerns over restaurant’s licence bid at meeting this week

Licensing bosses are set to review an application for a restaurant and bar in a city centre, after postponing the matter earlier this month.

Lisa Boothe: How can Biden staffers run presidential campaign 'when they can't even run a virtual rally?'

Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe told "The Next Revolution" Sunday that the new digital effort likely to be a vital part of the 2020 race will "certainly benefit" the Trump campaign as Joe Biden trails the president's team on the online battleground.

Kerala CM pitches for continuance of LDF rule on govt.’s fourth anniversary

Pinarayi Vijayan asserts that the LDF has lived up to its manifesto though unprecedented adversities had beset the State

CM pitches for continuity of LDF rule

On fourth anniversary of government, Pinarayi recounts how recurrent obstacles were overcome

Japan cautiously lifts last of virus emergency controls

The government’s decision to lift the declaration highlights its strong desire to revive the nation’s faltering economy as quickly as possible.

Mum whose son died in lockdown blasts PM's defence of Cummings as 'offensive'

Louise Bennett, whose son Fred, 14, caught coronavirus during treatment for leukaemia, says Dominic Cummings' reasons for travelling from London to Durham "were not extraordinary circumstances" and his excuse "does not cut it"

Frontline coronavirus doctor threatens to quit unless Dominic Cummings resigns saying ‘He’s not done his bit’

A FRONTLINE coronavirus doctor has today threatened to quit unless Dominic Cummings resigns. Dr Dominic Pimenta said the Downing Street aide had “not done his bit” after it was claimed …

Beyond the shoddy response to coronavirus

particularly with the shoddy response to the coronavirus event, and the lack of leadership shown in prepping Nigerians for its effects.

Aww, The Queen Noted That Archie Has Prince Harry's Red Hair During a Video Call

Apparently, Archie "is active and pulling himself up on everything with a great determination to walk." 😍

Smiling Czechs ditch masks and return to restaurants and schools

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Smiles were visible again as Czechs ventured out without masks on Monday and returned to restaurants and schools after some of their country’s last coronavirus restrictions were lifted.

Fiscal reforms: State's borrowing to be difficult

With more stipulations to adopt several reforms, it seems to be difficult for the State Government to opt for additional market borrowing in midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. While the State Government has been undertaking several reforms on continuous basis, asking the State during Covid-19

N-Power beneficiaries dispute minister's claim of April payment

Ms Farouq had on Saturday announced the payment of April stipends to N-Power beneficiaries.

'You can drink, but you can't smoke,' Cyril Ramaphosa tells South Africans as lockdown is relaxed

South Africans will be allowed to buy and sell alcoholic beverages on June 1 after a ban on liquor that lasted more than 60 days.

Pub owners take FBD Insurance to court over cover for closures during pandemic

Pub owners have gone to court in a row over insurance cover during the Covid-19 pandemic.

On this day: Oscar Wilde faces trial for homosexuality

On May 25, 1895, Oscar Wilde was convicted of gross indecency and sentenced to two years of hard labor. We look below at the injustice of his conviction and how it would finally come to be pardoned. Oscar Wilde, faced with 25 counts of 'gross indecency' for homosexual acts, began his trial on April 26, 1895.

Coronavirus: Russia remains in lockdown as cases top 350,000

Russia's deaths-to-infections ratio is far lower than in other countries. Doctors and activists say the number of fatalities is much higher.

Park and abide

BUSHMILLS, United Kingdom (AFP) — In a windswept Northern Ireland car park a fleet ...

COVID situation in Delhi under control, says Kejriwal as govt readies more beds across private hospitals

The chief minister also said that the government is pushing to add 2,000 more beds across private hospitals as 75% of the beds earmarked for Covid-19 patients have already been occupied. He said that 509 out of 667 beds across private hospitals have been occupied so far.

BJP Karnataka comes full circle, blames Nehru for 2020 migrant crisis

Arizona child care centers struggle to survive during virus

Less than a third of Arizona’s preschools and child care centers remain open as the industry struggles with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

2.4 lakh subsidised Tirupati Laddus sold in AP on day-one

About 2.4 lakh 'Tirupati laddus' of the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here were sold on the first day of sales at subsidised price in headquarters of 12 districts in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, a temple official said.

2.4 lakh subsidised Tirupati Laddus sold in AP on day-one

Observing all COVID-19 guidelines in the presence of local government machinery, the devotees queued up at TTD marriage halls and TTD Information Centres for the sacred prasadam.

US State Counting Deaths 'Clearly From Other Causes' as Coronavirus Cases

Since first being detected in 2019 in China, coronavirus has spread around the globe, and been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. In all, the US has...

Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD mildly heavy below $1,750, looks to US-China tension for clues

Gold prices drop to $1,731, print 0.20% loss, intraday low of $1,730.37, by the press time of Tokyo open on Monday.

Italy proposes 60,000 volunteers for post-virus vigilance

Some of these potential volunteers have already 'helped deliver groceries or medicines to those who could not leave their homes during the crisis,' says Bari City Mayor Decaro

Iowa sees Sunday surge of COVID-19 deaths, confirmed cases

Iowa saw a surge of COVID-19 deaths and coronavirus cases over a 36-hour period, with 10 additional deaths and 436 new cases confirmed by midday Monday.

Manager of demolished hotel among 27 new COVID-19 cases in Rivers - Commissioner - Premium Times Nigeria

Rivers State recorded 27 new infections on Sunday, one of the highest so far recorded in a single day in the oil-rich state.

The equidistance principle in politics

The BJP has transformed the equidistance principle into a canon and covenant in politics.

Bizarre moment man uses cabbage leaf as facemask during interview about murdered girl

The man in Peniche, Portugal wore a makeshift face mask to 'protect' against coronavirus as he was interviewed about his neighbours' arrest after Valentina Fonseca was found dead

Gurdwara attacked in UK hate-crime, thousands of pounds worth damage caused

Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill regretted the incident: “Very sad to see an attack on any place of worship. Thoughts are with the Derby sangat who have been providing 500 meals a day from Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara”.

Gurdwara attacked in UK hate crime; damage worth thousands of pounds on premises

Amid demands to arrest accused, who was caught on CCTV, gurdwara management says no one was injured in the incident and the clean-up process has begun

Tipplers throng outlets as liquor sales resume in Puducherry after two months

Directions to the booze-lovers included strict adherence to social distancing. Markings were made on the road close to the shop to ensure that the people observed physical distancing.

5 killed in Somalia roadside blast

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

KP chief secretary tests positive for coronavirus

"Dr Kazim Niaz has been working day and night against the coronavirus outbreak," says KP CM Mahmood Khan.

Dominic Cummings admits he went back into No10 hours after seeing his sick wife

The Prime Minister's top advisor went back into the heart of government, in person - despite advice for households of suspected patients to isolate for 14 days. The next morning, he fell ill with suspected coronavirus himself

What social distancing? Prisoners gather inside Aurangabad Central Jail for namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Social distancing norms went for a toss after many prisoners gathered inside Aurangabad Central Jail for namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. A video of the same has gone viral on social media.

WWII veteran beats COVID-19, honored on 100th birthday

An Army Air Corps veteran who survived WWII has now beaten the coronavirus after being "in the fight of his life," according to a report on Friday. 

Girl claims gangrape inside ICU at Bilaspur hospital, accuses ward boys as culprits

New Delhi: A teenaged first-year graduate student, admitted at an ICU of a private nursing home in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, left the state police baffled after she alleged gangrape by ward boys of the hospital, through a hand-written note. The victim’s father approached the Civil Line police station in Bilaspur after which the police […]

JobKeeper to be reviewed – but Treasurer rules out expansion

The Treasurer has hinted there might be more support for the tourism sector after a $60 billion accounting error in JobKeeper payments was uncovered.

Joe Biden -- the perverted Magic Eight Ball that is always wrong

As President Trump has been saying for years now,

New Zealand PM calm as earthquake strikes during live TV interview

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been shaken by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake during a live television interview. During the interview with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has been shaken by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake during a live television interview.

Dominic Cummings sparks fury as viewers say they'll 'save a fortune' on new eye test

Dominic Cummings said he took a 30 minute drive to the beauty spot of Barnard Castle to 'test his eyesight' over concerns it had been affected by a suspected case of coronavirus

Man being searched in connection with burglary at Black Country hairdressers

Police are searching for this man in connection with a burglary at a Black Country hairdressers.

9 bodies found in Warangal well: To hide one murder, Bihar man kills entire family, 3 others

Police is investigating how Sanjay could purchase 50-60 sleeping pills from a pharmacy in Hanamkonda, Warangal.

Why It's Too Soon To Re-Open Borders For Australian States With Coronavirus

This week, we’ve seen state governments in heated debate over the question of reopening borders between Australian states and territories.

Prince Harry 'drove decision' to quit as senior royals

The 35-year-old royal and his wife Duchess Meghan stepped back as senior royals earlier this year and moved to America to carve out a new life as philanthropists.

Uttarakhand BJP releases ‘Modi Aarti’, party MLA says will erect PM Modi statue too

Amid coronavirus outbreak, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries in Uttarakhand have come up with ‘Modi Aarti’ in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

COVID-19 cases rise to 183 in Ogun State

The state’s governor, Dapo Abiodun, stated this while briefing the press on the activities of the government to curb further spread of the pandemic. He said that on one single day, there was a record of 25 new cases.

Wife, children kill Ludhiana man after he attempts to rape stepdaughter, booked for murder

A woman in Ludhiana killed her husband with help from her children after he re-attempted to rape his 15-year-old stepdaughter.

AfDB: U.S. govt demands fresh probe into allegations against Adesina

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, still has another big hurdle to cross in his bid for re-election into office.

Afghan man on cycle, pedals 'door-to-door' to fight Covid-19

News News: JALALABAD: Afghan cyclist Idrees Syawash is determined to help curb the spread of the coronavirus so he pedals across rural areas encouraging people t.

Sorrow for new Afghan parents after hospital attack

Zia Gul gave birth to her daughter just an hour after escaping from gunmen who rampaged through a Kabul maternity ward, and now struggles to reconcile motherhood with the trauma of the attack.

FG vows to sack any government worker who leaks official documents

The federal government has warned that any public officers found leaking official state documents will be sacked. The warning was issued in a recent circular.

CM condoles death of pulmonologist Dr JN Pande

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday condoled the demise of former AIIMS faculty Dr JN Pande who died of coronavirus on Saturday. Dr Pande had tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this week, died at his residence on Saturday at the age of 79. "Heartfelt condolences to Dr Pande's family.

GUJCET 2020 admit card to be released 10 days before test, check at gseb.org; exams to be held on 31 July

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) will release GUJCET 2020 admit card 10 days before the exam date.

FIR against Alka Lamba over Unnao rape case tweet

Aishwarya Sengar, daughter of former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is in Delhi's Tihar Jail in the Unnao rape case, has lodged an FIR against Congress.

Tributes to Irish teen pour in as three charged with his murder in Australia

Cian English (19), from Carlow, died following fall from Gold Coast apartment

S. Korea striving to break club-linked transmission chain

South Korean health officials are trying to break the chain of transmission tied to cluster infections in Seoul's nightlife district of Itaewon as the country grapples with related sporadic outbreaks across the country. The country reported 16 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 local infections, raising the total coronavirus caseload to 11,206, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). ...

7,800 migrants leave for home from Haryana on Sunday

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday said that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the State Government daily runs special shramik trains from the various railway stations of the state to help migrant labourers return to their home states. In the same series, five special shramik trains departed

Man in his 40s stabbed inside Derby shop

Police were called to Normanton Road

COVID-19: WAANSA Nigeria urges FG to provide special packages for security agencies

WAANSA Nigeria, a foremost civil society group focused on security issues, peace and national development, made the call via a statement on Monday, May 25.

List of countries where there are no coronavirus cases across the world

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has since labelled Covid-19 a pandemic but there are still a handful of countries that have not yet reported any cases.

Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem did not open on Sunday as planned

Two months after the doors were shut to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem remained closed to the public on

Several files gutted in fire at Noida Authority office, probe ordered

The fire broke out in the Industries Department of the office in Sector 6 and was reported around 8.45 am

Fire at Noida Authority office, several files gutted

Noida Authority CEO Ritu Maheshwari has constituted a five-member team, headed by the Additional CEO, to ascertain the cause of the fire.

Delhi HC exempts advocates from wearing gowns, coats during virtual hearings

A circular issued by the court directed all lawyers to be dressed in a sober and dignified manner and expected to adhere to the rest of the Dress Code, as prescribed in Part VI, Chapter IV of the Bar Council of India Rules (Rules framed under Section 49(1) (gg) of the Advocates Act, 1961).

One of Europe's biggest music festivals set to go ahead in August despite pandemic fears

Serbian officials have said one of Europe's biggest music events, the Exit festival, can go ahead in late August because they expect the coronavirus to be under control by then.

Police: 4 killed, 2 injured in Baltimore shootings

Four people were killed and two were injured in shootings across Baltimore on Sunday, according to police.

Two killed as fire engulfs IDP camp in Borno

The Borno state governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has visited the Muna garage IDP camp where more than 1613 houses were gutted by fire on the eve of Eid.

“Opposition is raising bogey of J&K “demography” for vote bank”

May 24, 2020: New Delhi: Lashing out at the opposition political parties, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that the opposition is raising the bogey of Jammu & Kashmir “demography” for vote bank because it is apprehensive that the new Domicile Rules Notification will not enable it to continue thriving on limited pockets […]

Boris Johnson the 'people’s politician' risks squandering his common touch in standing by Dominic Cummings

Say what you like about Boris Johnson, he is not what you would call a “misfit” or a “weirdo”. Unlike his non-conformist chief adviser Dominic Cummings, who once touted for such ‘oddballs’ to join No 10, the Prime Minister is as conventional as any of the 20 Old Etonians who have ended up in Downing

Mexico City Deaths Rise 4 Times Official Virus Count, Study Says

Mexico City has emitted 8,072 more death certificates this year than it did during the average of the previous four years.

As wild horse numbers swell, the campaign to protect them could become a byelection issue

ENVIRONMENT: Brumby battleground could move north if the Victorian fight to save the horses is lost

Kosciuszko National Park wild horse numbers swell, the campaign to protect them could be a byelection issue

If moves to protect Victoria's wild horses fails, the focus for supporters is certain to shift into Eden-Monaro.

Maruti employee tests Covid +ve

An employee of the Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) at Manesar plant tested positive for coronavirus, an official spokesman of the company said on Saturday. The country’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) had re-opened the Manesar facility earlier this month after around 50 days of

Flight to Q'town: Passengers break 'every rule' in 5 mins

Two months' worth of difficult social distancing could have been blown in five minutes by other impatient flyers, an Air New Zealand passenger...

Earthquake measuring 5.4 on Richter scale hits Manipur, no loss of life reported

The tremors were reportedly felt in Bangladesh and Myanmar too.

23,615 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths rise to 481

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 23,615 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.

ECB Facing Testy Stimulus Debate After Call to Scrap Limits

The European Central Bank looks set for another testy debate after one policy maker floated the prospect of removing what many see as an important limit on its powers.

Maharashtra issues guidelines for air travel

Passengers to be stamped on left hand for home isolation of 14 days and self-monitoring of health

Bolivia ex-health minster held in pre-trial detention over virus scandal

Bolivia's ex-health minister has been remanded in custody over a corruption investigation into over-priced ventilators to fight the novel coronavirus, the attorney general said on Sunday.

3 killed in separate stabbings in New York City

Three people were fatally stabbed in separate incidents Sunday in New York City, police said.

Firms beg for social distancing guidelines to be eased

The Government is under mounting pressure to relax social distancing guidelines as the retail and hospitality sectors warn of thousands of permanent job losses unless the two-metre rule is changed.

Cops Protest In Kolkata, Vandalise Police Station After Constable Dies

A police constable, who was admitted to a state-run hospital in Kolkata with "respiratory problems and other COVID-19 symptoms", died on Monday morning, sparking anger and anxiety among his colleagues, who staged a protest, alleging negligence on the part of their seniors.

Macron govt faces tough talks on French hospital revamp in wake of Covid-19

The French health ministry is set to open negotiations on Monday with healthcare personnel over a suite of reforms to hospitals and nursing homes. Some health workers already doubt that the reforms w…

Andhra Pradesh govt constitutes probe committee, seeks questions from public on LG Polymers gas leak

Weeks after the horrific LG Polymer ‘Styrene’ gas leak incident, the Andhra Pradesh government has constituted a High Power Committee (HPC).

TMC gets another officer to tackle Corona cases

IAS officer Ranjit Kumar to assist civic chief

Florida can’t stop poor felons from voting, federal judge says

A federal judge declared unconstitutional parts of a Florida law that would require people with felony convictions to pay off financial obligations before regaining their right to vote, paving the way for hundreds of thousands of Floridians to register to vote.

Guinea Bissau former interim president laid to rest

He died in Portugal’s capital Lisbon on March 17 at the age of 61.

'They couldn’t collate their results in 2016' - Awuku tells NDC not to blame EC

The New Patriotic Party's National Organiser, Sammy Awuku has refuted claims by the NDC that the Electoral Commission (EC) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) are in league to rig the elections in favour of the ruling government.

Viral DP Ruto’s impeachment motion fake, says House Clerk

House Clerk Michael Sialai said that the document was false and did not originate from the Parliament.

Motherwell trio lost in Arrochar mist as Scots mountain rescue called out for first time in lockdown

A MOTHERWELL trio lost in the mist on Arrochar prompted the first Scots mountain rescue call out in lockdown. Three hillwalkers lost their way as mist descended upon The Cobbler tracks in Arrochar,…

Motherwell trio lost in Arrochar mist fined after Scots mountain rescue called out for first time in lockdown

A MOTHERWELL trio lost in the mist on Arrochar have been fined after it prompted the first Scots mountain rescue call out in lockdown. Three hillwalkers, aged 21,22 and 23, lost their way as mist d…

Lost walkers ‘met by police’ as mountain rescue team receives first call-out of lockdown

Police are said to have met a group of walkers after they sparked a Scottish mountain rescue team's first call-out of the lockdown at the weekend.

Warning 14,000 Brits fined over lockdown could fight charges after Cummings row

More than 14,000 people in England and Wales were given fixed penalty notices under the coronavirus lockdown's emergency laws, but Boris Johnson's backing of Dominic Cummings could see many challenge their fines

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Mumbai University students in a dilemma; some want exams, others don't

Hundreds cram into football stand for 'outdoor religious ceremony' in lockdown

Police were called after members of the public reported the large gathering of people not adhering to lockdown rules.

Indian Telecom Operators Urge Gov’t to Finalise 5G Game Plan Before UN Body’s June Meeting

New Delhi (Sputnik): India was geared up to begin its 5G trials when the global COVID-19 pandemic swept the world into a scare. In the wake of the health emergency, New...

COVID-19: Woman in Plateau isolation centre delivers baby

A woman in her 30s who was isolated at a COVID-19 observation center at Heipang, Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State has

Lockdown 4.0: 2 migrants die in separate incidents in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district

Two migrant workers on their way to their home states amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown died in Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh on Sunday evening, officials said.

Adegboruwa Slams DSS For illegal Detention Of Lawyer, Demands Immediate Release

He added that once the court had intervened by granting bail to a defendant, such an order must be respected and not be subverted through devious means or by subterfuge.

Two more covid-19 deaths in Karnataka, virus spreads to 29 out of 30 districts

Karnataka confirms 93 cases on Monday that takes the total number of active cases to 1,431

Gambari, Mustapha reportedly bicker over sack of TCN boss

The recent sack of the former managing director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Usman Mohammed, has reportedly pitted the SGF with the CoS.